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Johnson Elementary School

21360 Hwy 251
Athens, AL 35613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Johnson Elementary School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–5 with 377 students and a 16:1 student–teacher ratio, ranked #217 in Alabama in 2023, placing it in the top 20% statewide but showing fluctuating rank trends from #666 in 2012 to #217 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of about 30%, though it declined from 80–85% in 2013 to current levels, while reading proficiency of 55–59% was also higher than the Alabama average near 47%, with declines from earlier peaks; science proficiency remained low at 20–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 293 students in 2022 to 363 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose notably from 36% in 2022 to 46% in 2023, indicating a socioeconomic shift; minority enrollment stands at 27% with notable Hispanic (54) and Black (31) student populations.
The school maintained a stable student–teacher ratio near 16:1 and consistently high graduation rates around 95%, exceeding the state average of approximately 88% in recent years.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School's student population of 377 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#217 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
30%
55-59%
47%
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School, Cedar Hill Elementary School, Elkmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
377 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Johnson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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